PORTLAND ELECTRIC & PLUMBING CO. v. Simpson

Defendant Simpson had petitioned the Supreme Court for review of our decision in Portland Elec. & Plum, v. Simpson, 59 Or App 486, 651 P2d 172 (1982). The petition for review constitutes a petition for reconsideration by this court. ORAP 10.10. We grant the petition but adhere to our former opinion.

Each of defendant’s checks contained a stamped form of release of lien rights, providing that endorsement of the check constituted execution of the release. The check containing the release in issue was dated March 10, 1980, and was in the amount of $37,260. We held that the release was effective…